13 Worst Foundations

No. 4: CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation, $13.99 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3*Why: Women with dry skin beware, readers say this foundation is "terrible on dry skin and makes [their] skin appear grainy." Many demanded a refund because of difficulty opening the product, and some say "the top never screws on properly," which dries out the foundation. The texture is cakey, and is "more like stage makeup that doesn't blend well," so the foundation "sort of just sits on top of the skin," clogging pores and making it look like they have "massive blobs" of makeup on their faces. One reader says, "If I could give this product a lower rating than a one I would."

While it is great to know which products are worse, there will always be different foundation preferences for each individual. Different shades, textures, applications, etc. One thing that can be agreed upon, is poor packaging, which can make or break even the "best" foundations sometimes.